With
the extensive A$215 million restoration in its final stages, the venue
management and catering team from EPICURE were thrilled to be able to
reveal details of the impressive new function spaces at the
heritage-listed Brisbane City Hall during a press conference held at
AIME in Melbourne today.
Striking a fine balance between a
modern building that can serve the city and the people of the city
whilst maintaining the heritage aspects, this iconic venue will ooze
style and grace when it officially re-opens this April to coincide with
its 83rd anniversary.
With sweeping marble staircases,
vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and mosaic-tiled floors, function
facilities have been significantly enhanced to add additional features
and services so that the building can be used well into the future.
EPICURE
will be managing all of the functions and events held at the Brisbane
City Hall and the adjacent 3,000 square metre King George Square and
will offer guests the unique blend of seasonal, contemporary food and
exceptional service that they are renowned for.
"They don't
build unique spaces like this any more," says Mark Kendall, EPICURE
Venue Manager, Brisbane City Hall. "This restoration has meant a
significant and comprehensive upgrade of the event and meeting spaces at
Brisbane City Hall, whilst maintaining all of the charm of the
building's significant heritage. The new spaces also mean that event
organisers will be able to capitalise on the fantastic central location,
making light work of logistics."
Twelve carefully restored
and redesigned indoor function rooms with state-of-the-art audio- visual
and information technology facilities will be capable of hosting 20 to
2,000 guests and will be available for hire for events such as business
meetings, gala's, awards dinners, school formals and speech nights,
weddings, exhibitions and concerts. And, for the first time, there will
be a brand new commercial kitchen that will cater for the thousands of
events to be held in the building which will be run by EPICURE'S
Executive Chef Russell Armstrong.
In addition to the
function rooms, King George Square is an ideal outdoor venue adjacent to
Brisbane City Hall offering full catering and outdoor beverage
services.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME OF THE FUNCTION SPACES AT BRISBANE CITY HALL:
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Living
up to the talent it will stage, the newly restored 920 square metre
Main Auditorium will inspire patrons and performers alike and is a proud
reflection of everything that Brisbane City Hall will offer.
With
a capacity suitable for up to 1644 guests, the high ceiling, equipped
with the latest lighting and audio-visual equipment, forms the
background to the room's focal point - a 23 metre high central lantern.
The newly restored timber floor, large stage, semi-circular balcony and
grand organ are surrounded by a decorative frieze by Australian artist,
Daphne Mayo, featuring six medallions each containing a portrayal of a
life sized classical nymph clashing cymbals or blowing a trumpet.
THE BRISBANE ROOM
The
Brisbane Room, with its high ceilings, polished timber floors and grand
chandeliers will take your breath away. It was officially opened as a
public space in April 1980 when a time capsule was inserted into one of
the decorated pillars. The time capsule will be re-opened on 11 April
2030.
This 368 square metre room is ideally suited for seated
formal events for 200 guests, including wedding receptions and school
formals, as well as cocktail parties for 300 and business events,
presentations, seminars, training sessions and workshops for 180
delegates.
The Brisbane Room adjoins the Moggill Courtyard creating an indoor/outdoor event space like no other in the Brisbane.
ITHACA AUDITORIUM
The
newly restored 324 square metre Ithaca Auditorium is a large,
pillarless room that is an ideal setting for medium-sized events such as
concerts, recitals, theatrical performances, presentations, conferences
for 415 delegates, gala dinners for 200 guests and cocktail ceremonies
for 450.
Key features include a high-coffered ceiling, cool paint
colour palette, polished wooden stage and piano. The auditorium adjoins
the Ithaca Foyer and has extensive back of house spaces and facilities,
including private and group dressing rooms.
BALMORAL SUITE
The
Balmoral Suite includes the Balmoral, Oak Table, Windsor and Belmont
Rooms that can be hired individually or collectively. This special suite
of rooms make up the Lord Mayors Civic function rooms that will be
available for private events on weekends and on some evenings.
The
144 square metre Balmoral Room is a popular venue for cocktail parties
for up to 120 guests, wedding receptions and formal dinners, as well as
business meetings, seminars, training sessions and presentations. The
room has a balcony overlooking the northern light well.
The
115 square metre Windsor Rooms' floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking
King George Square defines this elegant space. The room is ideally
suited to wedding ceremonies, seated events and cocktail parties, as
well as business meetings.
As its name suggests, its long
heritage-listed oak table defines the 109 square metre Oak Table Room.
Advanced digital sound, lighting and wireless technology makes this an
ideal room for boardroom style events over breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The
smallest of the rooms in the Balmoral Suite, the Belmont Room is 42
square metres and is ideal for a private dinner or lunch meeting or the
most intimate of celebrations.
KING GEORGE SQUARE
The
ultimate location for outdoor events in the centre of Brisbane City
offering the full catering and bar facilities available for guests
inside City Hall, King George Square offers a range of spaces suitable
for corporate events, product launches, Civic ceremonies, festivals,
concerts and exhibitions.
With over 3000sqm of useable
space, King George Square can be transformed in to a giant dinner party,
BBQ or cocktail reception for corporate events.
Elegant marquees
to ensure the event is weather proof can also be provided. Stall
structures can be hired, along with furniture and other event hire
needs.
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